Tag: hydrogen

Exploring the Future of Green Hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Brazil

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In a recent interview with Estadão, I had the opportunity to discuss the promising role of green hydrogen in advancing sustainable practices within agriculture and industry. We explored the significant challenges associated with large-scale adoption, including the low volumetric energy density of hydrogen, the energy-intensive nature of its production, and the phenomenon of hydrogen embrittlement … Continue reading Exploring the Future of Green Hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Brazil

“Hydrogen Hype is Dying”, by Sabine Hossenfelder

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I am a huge admirer of Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder and her insightful reviews of science and global scientific activities. Recently, she published an excellent, well-researched video exploring the challenges of adopting hydrogen gas as a green energy source. Dr. Hossenfelder’s critical perspective is both valid and necessary for our community. Scientific hypes should always be … Continue reading “Hydrogen Hype is Dying”, by Sabine Hossenfelder

Targeting the Energy Transition with Hydrogen Production via Pyrometallurgy

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I am pleased to share the publication of our latest research paper, “The Catalytic Effect of Ni in Methane Pyrolysis Using Molten SnNi Alloys for Hydrogen Production”, featured at the prestigious International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. Our university is actively exploring innovative methods for hydrogen production to support the energy transition. Pyrometallurgical processes have shown … Continue reading Targeting the Energy Transition with Hydrogen Production via Pyrometallurgy

Our Paper Featured in the “Best of Advanced Engineering Materials 2024”

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We are thrilled to announce that our paper, “Limitations of hydrogen detection after 150 years of research on hydrogen embrittlement”, has been selected as one of the standout contributions in the Advanced Engineering Materials 2024 Virtual Issue. This special virtual collection, curated and selected by the Journal Editors, highlights some of the most exceptional research … Continue reading Our Paper Featured in the “Best of Advanced Engineering Materials 2024”

Highlights from the 24th European Conference on Fracture in Zagreb, Croatia

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This week, we had the pleasure of attending the 24th European Conference on Fracture (ECF) in Zagreb, Croatia. The experience was truly remarkable, with the conference offering a wealth of insights and opportunities to connect with experts in the field. The community of hydrogen embrittlement likes to destroy materials more than any other community in … Continue reading Highlights from the 24th European Conference on Fracture in Zagreb, Croatia

Hydrogen Offers a New Perspective for Europe’s Future

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If asked to name a person who changed the course of the 20th century, one think of Lise Meitner. This brilliant and ingenious physicist, often overlooked by many, was the first to recognize the potential of the atom as a source of energy. Meitner's groundbreaking work on nuclear fission, though eclipsed by history (and the … Continue reading Hydrogen Offers a New Perspective for Europe’s Future

Our review article on hydrogen embrittlement and detection

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We are excited to share our latest review paper titled "Limitations of Hydrogen Detection After 150 Years of Research on Hydrogen Embrittlement" in the Advanced Engineering Materials. This comprehensive review paper explores a critical challenge in our quest to harness hydrogen as a sustainable energy source—detecting its effects on materials at the nanoatomic level. Hydrogen's … Continue reading Our review article on hydrogen embrittlement and detection

The history of electronic love between Zirconium and Hydrogen!

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In our most recent scientific manuscript published at the Scripta Materialia (https://goo.gl/WScks9) , zircaloy-4 specimens were H-charged up to 1230 wppmH by using a gas-solid reaction at high temperatures. We have used Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) to analyse the signals from the plasmonic emissions of face-centred cubic Zirconium Hydrides (ZrH): the δ-ZrH phase. The mechanisms of ZrH … Continue reading The history of electronic love between Zirconium and Hydrogen!